Ethnic intimidation case in Allegan County

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Mar 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMMar 29, 2012 at 1:22 AM

Sheriff's deputies are investigating an Otsego Township woman's complaint of malicious destruction of property. Deputies found a spraypainted racial slur followed by the word "leave" on the exterior of the caller’s home, near her front door.

Staff reports

An Otsego Township woman called police after finding a race-related threat spray painted on her mobile home, according to an Allegan County Sheriff’s Office statement released Thursday.

Sheriff's deputies are investigating a malicious destruction of property complaint reported at 6:04 a.m. Wednesday. They found a spraypainted racial slur followed by the word "leave" on the exterior of the caller’s home, near her front door.

The woman told police someone let the air out of the tires of her vehicle about a week ago but she had not called police at the time. The woman and her children moved into their home about four months ago, police said. She was unable to identify any suspects or anyone living in the park that she feels could be responsible, police said.

Detectives with the Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident as an ethnic intimidation case and are asking anyone with information to contact the Allegan County Sheriff's Office at 269.673.0500 or Silent Observer (855) 745-3686. Silent Observer offers cash rewards for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

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